Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Uttam Pacharne
Explanation:
• At the historical context of this question, Uttam Pacharne, an acclaimed artist and sculptor, served as the formal Chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi.
• He was appointed by the President of India to spearhead the promotion and study of fine arts across the nation.
Information Booster:
• The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) was officially inaugurated in New Delhi in 1954 under the Ministry of Culture.
• It serves as the apex government cultural body committed strictly to promoting visual arts spanning painting, sculpture, and graphic arts.
Additional Knowledge:
Ashish Patel (Option a)
• A distractor name not historically associated with the chairmanship of this central art academy.
Anuj Bhardwaj (Option b)
• Another randomly generated option without bearing on India's fine arts academy leadership.
Sawan Kumar (Option c)
• Known primarily as a figure in film directing/producing (Sawan Kumar Tak), rather than visual arts administration.
None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)
• Incorrect, as Uttam Pacharne matches the verifiable record for that tenure.
So the correct answer is (d)